In reply, Sian Ruck struck quickly to remove Laura Marsh for four and Lydia Greenway without scoring as England also found run-scoring difficult.

Charlotte Edwards (19) and Sarah Taylor (31 not out) needed all of their experience to bat their side back into a strong position but New Zealand hit back once more when Lea Tuhahu had Edwards caught by McGlashan and Kate Broadmore bowled Arran Brindle for six.

However, Taylor, who faced 34 balls and hit four fours, led England to victory accompanied by Tamsin Beaumont, who scored 17 not out in 28 deliveries.